Title

Faculty Name

Document Type

School

Department

PSY

Course Subject

PSY

Course Number

5570

Course Section

MO

Course Title

Neuroendocrinology

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2016

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

O, Q, W

Area of Study

HSCI, PSY

Course Description

Goals: To explore, in depth, the activating and organizing effects of hormones and the effects of environmental and psychological events as they affect endocrine function. Content: Stress effects on immune function, memory, and reproductive fitness. Endocrine function in sexual development, gender identity, and sexual behavior. Other areas include aggression, love, and mating. Prerequisite: Ssenior standing (with psychology major), or permission of the instructor Credits: 4